The National Investigation Agency on Friday registered a case in connection with the Bardhaman blast, following which a team was despatched to the crime scene for a probe.
According to the NIA, the two persons killed in the October 2 explosion are believed to be members of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh. While the case would be investigated by the Kolkata branch, two senior officials have also been sent for supervision.
Ten people, including two women, have been held so far in connection with the blast. Six of the suspects were tracked down to Barpeta in Assam.
The NIA will take into custody all the suspects for questioning. “There is evidence to suggest that those involved had links in Bangladesh. If necessary, we will also contact the Bangladeshi authorities seeking cooperation in the probe. The material evidence would also be sent for forensic examination and analysis. The case papers are being handed over to us,” said an official.
The NIA team would also examine contents of the mobile phones seized from the suspects. The call records would be retrieved to ascertain whether they had links in other States.
It is learnt that the West Bengal Police on Friday collected more physical evidence from the blast site.
